How do we recognize the voice of the shepherd? Sullivan McCormick, SJ, reflects on discerning the different voices that we might hear in our head in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
Cooperating with Evil: Our Complicity in the Torture of Animals
A vast majority of our animal-based foods come from the cruel practice of factory farming. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ explores how our Catholic faith ought to inspire us to refrain from cooperating with this evil.
Why Christian Forgiveness Requires Every Christian to be a Priest
Christians are challenged to forgive daily, but could it also be a sacrament? In a follow-up to his previous article, Erin explores the relationship between forgiveness and the priestly identity of every baptized Christian.
Discerning Democracy: Navigating Civic Life with the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises
Today’s heightened polarization has seemingly erected insurmountable walls in our political discourse. Concluding this miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, suggests how we might find joy using insights in the Fourth Week meditations, even though we might still feel stuck mourning near Jesus’ tomb.
The Roadblocks to Solidarity
I know I love my students and they love me. But our roads differ so vastly that it will take more than my three years of work to achieve authentic solidarity.
Bridging Truth and Love: An Interview with James Martin, SJ
TJP sits down with James Martin, SJ to talk about his new book, Building a Bridge.
A Message of Hope in the Desert of Fear
In an age of endless bad news, the Bishop of El Paso proclaims the good news of reconciliation.
We Wants the Redhead?
Avast thar, matey! Alfonso Pizano, SJ wonders if Disney’s decision to change a beloved Disneyland attraction is cause to shiver your timbers.
The Millennial Spider-Man
A Spider-Man who texts, tweets, and YouTubes? Colten Biro, SJ, wonders whether this Spider-Man is our first millennial superhero.
When I Drink
Having a drink can help you unwind, but what if it becomes a crutch? Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares how his social drinking has evolved into a burden.